UI Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital

Helping kids take medicine isn’t always easy—but our experts have a few helpful tips, such as setting a daily routine, offering drink options, and using positive reinforcement. 💊 Learn more: uihc.pulse.ly/4xuhah9d9v

“World’s most premature baby” is a title Nash earned when he was born right at 21 weeks, coming 133 days ahead of schedule. At the time, he weighed less than a can of soda. Read his incredible story: uihc.pulse.ly/4wgc9ipupj

Nash was born right at 21 weeks—133 days premature—making him the world’s most premature baby, according to @GWR. And although he weighed just 10 ounces, he was big enough for our team’s smallest life-saving equipment. 💛 uihc.pulse.ly/7liw4a1ce1

Do you know the signs of heat illness? Symptoms include lightheadedness, dizziness, and unusual tiredness. See what else our experts advise: uihc.pulse.ly/kwdtjwv1zi

Choosing a pediatrician can be difficult—do you know the questions to ask when you’re considering a provider for your children? Consider these helpful guidelines for selecting the right person to care for your child: uihc.pulse.ly/mp8ks99j3s

Pool paw-ty ready. 🐾💦 Corrin and Nacho, our facility dogs, are soaking up the summer vibes in style.

Drew’s Lamp is a special fixture in our patient rooms inspired by and in honor of former patient Drew Wall. Patients can choose from 11 settings and seven colors to customize each cube. It’s just one of our efforts to give the option of control to our patients. 💡💛

A lot has changed since 1929—but caring for Iowans has always been at the heart of what we do. 🍼🕰️

With so many sunscreen options, how do you know which one is best for you and your kids? Look for these features: ☀️ Broad spectrum: Protects against both UVA and UVB rays 🧴 SPF of 30 or higher 💦 Water- or sweat-resistant Learn more: uihc.pulse.ly/v6a9bwjdee

Last week, Level 12 turned into a full-blown summer camp! 🏕️☀️ Our Child Life team hosted Camp Stead—a weeklong series of fun activities like tie-dye and bracelet making for our pediatric patients!

⚠️Due to forecasted severe weather and with safety as our top priority, we are rescheduling tonight’s Bike Safety Event at Iowa River Landing to Aug. 8. Stay safe!

Hands up: There are just 50 days until the first Hawkeye Wave of the season. 👋💛

Brian Dlouhy, MD, neurosurgeon at @uihealthcare, is hosting this year’s @ASAPChiariSyrin Conference in Iowa, focused on Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, and related conditions. Learn more about the event and read Dr. Dlouhy’s Q&A on the importance of early diagnosis and…

Prime Day is the perfect time to support our pediatric patients and families through our Amazon Wish List! Help us bring joy to kids in the hospital—now and all year long. Give here: amazon.pulse.ly/wgrsvnaaru

The colors that help shape healing spaces 🎨📷

With care from our neonatal intensive care unit, these little ones got a strong start—and are now thriving. ⭐️

Marion High School and Davenport North and Central high schools have been certified as “heart safe” by our Project ADAM: Iowa Heartland team, getting us one step closer to a “heart safe” Iowa! uihc.pulse.ly/ofo9ptaph3

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🎆 Fireworks are fun—but safety comes first. Read this story to learn helpful tips on firework safety and how to keep children safe during celebrations: uihc.pulse.ly/wchg6zlbox

The 2025 Team Iowa Dance Marathon season has officially wrapped up! 🌟This year, 12 collegiate programs raised a collective $2,313,177.06 for our hospital—a 7% increase over last year! …drensmiraclenetworkhospitals.pulse.ly/zvlfsw4aef

Have you seen our mosaics on Level 12? Artist Bebe Keith created 22 kaleidoscope-inspired pieces—one of them 5 feet wide with over 5,700 cut glass tiles. uihc.pulse.ly/ensgd5okks